Chen Wei inquired, "By the way, System, do you have that fighting technique you mentioned for sale?"
The System responded, "Indeed! However, fighting techniques aren't sold in the System Merchant Shop; they're awarded directly."
Upon hearing this, Chen Wei was elated. "Really? That's amazing!"
The System announced, "Considering the host's current environment, the reward package has been successfully issued. Would you like to open it now?"
In a firm tone, Chen Wei commanded, "Open it!"
The System confirmed, "Reward package opened successfully. You have received a basic fighting technique inheritance memory!"
[Congratulations to the host for acquiring the basic fighting technique inheritance memory!]
Chen Wei accessed his personal storage and immediately noticed a faint glow within one of the compartments.
That was the fighting technique inheritance memory.
"Activate!"
With a thought, Chen Wei felt a torrent of information flood his mind.
Moments later, he opened his eyes, which now sparkled with a newfound sharpness.
The memory had been fully assimilated.
"With my current abilities, using fighting techniques and various cultivation methods to take down a level 1 mutated fierce beast is no longer a challenge. At last, I have the assurance I need to venture outside safely."
Chen Wei breathed a deep sigh of relief.
At last, he no longer had to fret over the safety of himself and his sister.
"Brother... MeiMei is scared," whispered Chen Mei, nestled in Chen Wei's embrace, her voice quivering with sobs.
Snapping back to reality, Chen Wei gently set his sister down and tenderly stroked her head, reassuring her, "There's nothing to fear, MeiMei. As long as I'm here, nothing can harm you."
Hearing his comforting words, the little girl looked up at him, her eyes brimming with tears.
"Don't be scared, MeiMei. Big brother's here, and the monster has been chased away," Chen Wei said, his voice warm with a smile.
The mention of the monster being defeated made the little girl's eyes sparkle. "Big brother is so strong! You chased the monster away."
Chen Wei chuckled at her reaction, gently dabbing the tears from her eyes, and said cheerfully, "Go on and play, MeiMei. There's no need to be afraid anymore."
"Yeah, with big brother here, MeiMei isn't scared at all."
The little girl's spirits lifted remarkably fast, as if the earlier incident had never occurred. She was now joyfully scampering off to play with the novice guard robot.
Just then, the system notifications chimed in.
[Your rare yam crop is ripe!]
[Your rare goji berry crop is ripe!]
[Your rare ginseng crop is ripe!]
[Your rare snow lotus crop is ripe!]
[Your rare angelica crop is ripe!]
...
[The system is now automatically harvesting for you!]
Upon hearing this, Chen Wei looked up toward the farm and saw over forty assistant robots swiftly reaping the mature crops.
[You have successfully harvested 50 varieties of rare crops, totaling 2 million kilograms!]
[Congratulations, Host: You have successfully collected 2 million kilograms of rare crops, earning a reward of 2 million exchange points.]
[Current exchange points: 2.1 million.]
Chen Wei was inwardly astounded by the voice in his head.
The harvest of the rare crops had reached a staggering 2 million kilograms!
Indeed, as the system had stated, the yield of the rare seeds was an incredible 100,000 kilograms per acre, amounting to 2 million kilograms for 20 acres.
In fact, it wasn't just the system's voice in his mind; Chen Wei could see with his own eyes the mountains of crops accumulating on the farm.
The yield was downright frightening.
Chen Wei remarked, "System, why did you harvest everything? Didn't you mention that these rare crops contain life energy? I was planning to keep some for personal use."
The system replied, "Host, if you wish to retain some, please notify me beforehand."
At that, Chen Wei was momentarily at a loss for words.
Finally, he managed to say, "Then remember, from now on, when harvesting crops with life energy, leave ten kilograms for me each day."
Ten kilograms wasn't much.
He and his sister, Chen Mei, could easily consume that amount in a day.
By doing so, Chen Wei could ensure that he and his sister would continue to grow stronger, even without practicing cultivation.
Strength was the only hope for survival in this post-apocalyptic world.
"Based on the current planting and harvesting cycle, I'm able to reap 3-4 times a day. If each yield is about two million kilograms, that means I can rake in roughly seven million exchange points daily."
"Seven million a day should cover my current needs."
A sharp gleam sparked in Chen Wei's eyes as he felt a surge of boldness for the first time. He believed that by using exchange points to enhance his strength daily, he would soon reign supreme over Earth.
The System announced, "The rare seeds and acceleration potion have been successfully exchanged, deducting a total of 500,000 exchange points."
[Exchange Points Remaining: 1,150,000.]
Chen Wei's brow creased as he contemplated the hefty sum of exchange points. It was an overwhelming amount, and he was momentarily unsure of how to spend them.
"Maybe I should try exchanging for a planet's core?"
He mulled over the idea, almost as if reassuring himself. After all, a planet's core would cost exactly one million exchange points.
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